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LOT 1308
Western Asiatic Painted Terracotta Jar
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7 in. (819 grams, 18 cm).
With rounded profile, low foot and rounded everted rim to the mouth, painted horizontal bands to the shoulder enclosing a frieze of zebus. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-2000s.
From the late David Gold (d.2015) collection of pottery.
David Gold and his brother were famous for setting up the first clothes shop in Carnaby Street and dressed the famous in the swinging 1960s, making Carnaby Street famous.
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Western Asiatic Gold Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Including biconvex, granulated collar, drum-shaped and other types. 15.27 grams total, 7-13 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Gold Bead Collection
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Including ribbed tubular, granulated disc, biconvex and other types. 10.13 grams total, 2-8 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s. -
Neo-Babylonian Bifacial Stone Stamp Seal with Animals
Circa 600-500 B.C. or laterEstimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Trapezoidal in profile with transverse piercing, one lateral face with intaglio scene of a rampant lion and an ibex looking backwards, staff between with crescent finial; underside with scene of a triumphant hero in a pleated gown with one arm raised, grasping the horn of a bull and with one foot placed on its rump, crescent moon above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 16.4 grams, 25 mm
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent.
